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Future budgets are going to have to spend more on welfare, which is fine. It's spending on us

Written by Peter Whiteford, Professor, Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University

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This is part of a major series called Advancing Australia, in which leading academics examine the key issues facing Australia in the lead-up to the 2019 federal election and beyond. Read the other pieces in the series here.

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Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?
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Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses
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Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana
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A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes
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What are CR123 Batteries?
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Beyond Numbers: Why Payroll Compliance Is Integral to Business Success
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PwC faces penalties, including possible jail time
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“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

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PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

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BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

Australian small business owners can now receive and compare business insurance quotes directly inside ChatGPT, in a move that signals a major shi...

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

With only 16% of retiring small businesses having a succession plan, tens of thousands risk closure as one in three owners nears retirement. Ne...

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

As workplaces settle into the new year and look for ways to strengthen culture, capability and connection, experts say corporate volunteering is e...

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

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Future budgets are going to have to spend more on welfare, which is fine. It's spending on us

NZ’s AI data centre boom: who benefits from the build-out?

Is this the moment to change the way we think about economic growth?

A new survey of 10,000 migrants reveals exploitation at work is the norm. Here’s how to fix it

With no easy options, RBA raises interest rates for the third time to quell inflation

The Victorian budget is cleverly structured for an election. But is it too late to make a difference?

Job scams create hiring risk for Australian businesses

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

A Practical Buyer’s Guide to Inspecting Older Queenslander Homes

What are CR123 Batteries?

Beyond Numbers: Why Payroll Compliance Is Integral to Business Success

PwC faces penalties, including possible jail time

“Time is running out to get Payday ready,” Brighter Super urges

PayNuts Unveils Expanded Integrated Solutions and Refreshed Brand to Support Australian SMEs

BizCover Brings Australia’s First AI-Based Insurance Quotes to ChatGPT

VistaPrint Research Reveals Australian Small Businesses Face a Succession Cliff

Corporate volunteering grows up: how companies are shifting to meaningful, community-led impact

The Rise of Mobile-First Venues

The risks of underinvesting in CX

Why Your Business Is Being Left In the Economic Dust: Nimble Risk Management During Uncertainty

How Contiki is Redefining Travel for Young Adventurers